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Stairs through the rock – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Schlucht

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Stairs through the rock – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Schlucht

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4.9

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500

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Stairs through the rock – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Schlucht

02:09

5.67km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.92 km for 319 m

Waypoints

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3.04 km

Rock passage in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve

Highlight • Gorge

The rock paths are doable without climbing experience, but still a challenge.

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3.25 km

Les escaliers des Hirschsteine

Highlight • Summit

Impressive metal staircase to climb the rocks of the deer stones. Is part of the Hirschstein path.

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4.23 km

Border strip of the former border between Germany and F

Highlight • Other

4.55 km

Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve

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Incredible views overlooking the Black Forest

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4.93 km

Viewpoint

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Magnificent view of the Munster Valley

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5.34 km

Rocky climb in the Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve

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Right at the beginning, it's wonderfully uphill over hill and dale. Now in autumn there is a lot of rustling leaves here. You have to be a bit careful walking …

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5.46 km

GR 5

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5.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

1.41 km

930 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,240 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

26°C

11°C

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Comments

October 31, 2022,🇨🇵Col de la Schlucht Hirschsteine und Baerenbach

Now we have finally made it to Alsace to hike in the Vosges. The goal was Col de lagorge, but only a short loop to the Hirschsteine and Baerenbach. It was great! We took a lot of time to enjoy the terrain and the fantastic views and views.
Unfortunately, the GPS recording is a bit off track in some sections, …

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May 26, 2022,Le sentier des hirschsteine

this walk, worthy of the high mountains, has many surprises in store. walking in a nature reserve, this route allows you to cross a magnificent forest.

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October 28, 2023,Col de la Schlucht - Hirschfelsen 5+⭐

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Nature

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Sightseeing features

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panorama

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Field/forest/meadows/paths

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Variety

🔝 Tour and only for those with a head for heights 🤗

At the Hirschstein there is a small, easy via ferrata over a length of 165m. It is secured with handrails, the highlight is the large staircase to the Hirschstein.

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January 3, 2022,Wandeling vanaf Col de la Schlugt

In the Vosges it can freeze and thaw. Remains of snow show that it was still possible to ski last week. For now we are walking, very adventurous with real scrambling. Beautiful views and moss-covered rocks in a fairytale forest.

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March 6, 2025,Col de la Schlucht - Krappenfels-Hirschstein- Spitzenfels

Attention: the rock path is closed from November to the end of April!

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Stairs through the rock – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Schlucht